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How to Choose the Best Hair Colours For Your Skin-Tone

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Choosing the right hair colour is important to ensure a flattering look for yourself and it can be difficult since you may not know which colour would suit you.

In this article, we will explore the key factors to consider when choosing the best hair colour for your skin tone - how to find your undertone,

Important factors to note for.

Undertones: Understanding the undertones of your skin tone is necessary because

Eye Colour: Your eye colour can also play a role in determining the best hair colour for your skin tone. For instance, if you have warm skin tones and warm eye colours like brown or hazel, opting for hair colours with warm tones can create a cohesive look. Similarly, if you have cool skin tones and cool eye colours like blue or green, choosing hair colours with cool tones can enhance your features.

Contrast: The contrast between your hair colour and skin tone can greatly impact your overall look. If you have a high contrast (e.g., fair skin and dark hair), opting for a hair colour that complements your skin tone can create a striking look. If you have a low contrast (e.g., dark skin and dark hair), choosing a hair colour that provides subtle highlights or lowlights can add depth and dimension to your hair.

Finding your undertone

1. The Vein Test

One common method is the vein test. I recommend looking at the veins in and around your face, neck and wrist to truly identify your undertone in natural lighting; if your veins appear to be blue or purple, you most likely have cool undertones, but if your veins appear green, you're likely to have warm undertones.

If it's difficult for you to determine whether they are blue or green, you may have neutral undertones. Which is a mix of both warm and cool, so I opt for matching makeup and clothing to your skin tone itself.

2. The Jewellery Test

Another method is the jewellery test. Put on a piece of gold and silver jewellery, such as a necklace or a ring, and compare which metal is more complimentary to your skin.

You should look out for which metal gives you a healthy glow and evens out your skin, your jawline may even look more lifted and narrower!

If gold looks more flattering, you're likely to have warm undertones. However, if silver looks better, you're likely to have cool undertones. And if both metals suit you, you probably have neutral undertones - Lucky you!

3. Off-White vs Pure White Test

The white vs. off-white test involves comparing how your skin looks against pure white and off-white.

Put on a pure white piece of clothing and then an off-white piece of clothing, or hold a piece of pure/off white cloth next to your face in bright, natural light.

If your skin looks pink or rosy by comparison, you're cool toned. If your face looks more yellow, your undertone is warm. If you can wear both colours without feeling like you look washed out, you may have a neutral undertone!

4. The Sun Exposure Test

Sun exposure can also reveal your undertones. If you tend to tan easily and have a warm, golden hue after exposure to the sun, you most likely have warm undertones.

However, if you burn easily and have a pinkish or reddish hue, you most likely have cool undertones. And if you tan and burn equally, you may have neutral undertones.

The Best Hair Colour Options Depending
on Your Skin Tones

Warm Skin Tones

If you have warm skin tones, you can enhance your complexion with hair colours that have warm undertones. Here are some options to consider:

1. Golden Blondes: Shades like honey blonde, golden blonde, or caramel blonde can add warmth and brightness to your complexion.

2. Copper Reds: Shades like copper, auburn, or strawberry blonde can complement warm skin tones and add a vibrant touch to your hair.

3. Warm Browns: Shades like chestnut brown, caramel brown, or chocolate brown can add richness and depth to your hair while complementing your warm skin tones.

Cool Skin Tones

If you have cool skin tones, it's best to enhance your complexion with hair colours that have cool undertones. Here are some options to consider:

1. Platinum Blondes: Shades like platinum blonde, icy blonde, or silver blonde can add a cool and sophisticated look to your hair, complementing your cool skin tones.

2. Ash Browns: Shades like ash brown, cool brown, or mushroom brown can add a chic touch to your hair while enhancing your cool skin tones.


3. Burgundy Reds: Shades like burgundy, maroon, or wine red can add depth to your hair, creating a gorgeous contrast with your cool skin tones.

Neutral Skin Tones

If you have neutral skin tones, you have the capability to experiment with both warm and cool undertones. Here are some options to consider:

1. Honey Blondes: Shades like honey blonde or beige blonde can add warmth and brightness to your hair without clashing with your neutral skin tones.

2. Neutral Browns: Shades like neutral brown or chestnut brown can add depth and dimension to your hair while complementing your neutral skin tones.

3. Soft Reds: Shades like soft copper, apricot, or rose gold can add a subtle pop of colour to your hair without overwhelming your neutral skin tones.

The Best Hair Colour Options Depending
on Your Eye Colour

Blue or Green Eyes

Cooler hair colours like platinum blonde or ash brown can make your eye colour pop.

Brown or Hazel Eyes

Warmer hair colours like copper or caramel can enhance brown or hazel eyes.

The Best Hair Colour Options Depending on Contrast

The contrast between your hair colour and skin tone can greatly impact your overall look. If you have a high contrast (e.g. fair skin and dark hair), going for a hair colour that complements your skin tone can create a striking look.

If you have a low contrast (e.g. dark skin and dark hair), choosing a hair colour that provides subtle lowlights or highlights can add dimension and depth to your hair.

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